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- [baws, bos kok-ee]
- /bɔs, bɒs ˈkɒk i/
- /bɒs ˈkɒk.i/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [baws, bos kok-ee]
- /bɔs, bɒs ˈkɒk i/
Definitions of boss cocky words
- noun boss cocky a boss or person in power 3
- noun boss cocky (formerly) a farmer employing laborers. 1
- noun boss cocky a boss, especially an officious one. 1
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Origin of boss cocky
First appearance:
before 1895 One of the 18% newest English words
1895-1900; cocky2 in derivative sense “small farmer”
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Parts of speech for Boss cocky
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
boss cocky popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 60% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
boss cocky usage trend in Literature
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